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Frances Kimball Obituary
Bow, NH - Frances E. (Kelley) Kimball of Bow, NH died April 23, 2025. She was born at Concord, NH, on February 19, 1932. She was the daughter of Frances and John Arnold Kelley of Salem, NH.
Frances attended Salem schools and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1950. While there, she was active in musical and theater activities. She attended Plymouth Teachers College and Ohio Wesleyan University, graduating from Plymouth in 1954. She received a Master of Education degree from Plymouth College of the University of New Hampshire in 1971. Mrs. Kimball taught school for 35 years before retiring in 1994.
She is survived by her brother, John A. Kelley of Homestead, FL, and four nieces: Iris K. Park, Angela Kelley, Priscilla K. Magnuson, and Cynthia Kelley. She was predeceased by her brother, Russell R. Kelley, MD (Violeta Kelley, MD) of Bullhead City, AZ, her sister-in-law, Charlotte Kelley of FL, and her niece, Jill Brown of FL.
A graveside service was held at Forest Hill Cemetery in Derry, NH on April 28, 2025. Presiding was Fr. Richard Roberge. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry assisted the family with arrangements.
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Susan Ebeth
May 6, 2025
May you find strength and comfort in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Fran Kimball will remain in our hearts forever.
Cynthia E Brundrett
May 4, 2025
I am sorry Jack to learn of your sister's passing she was a great friend to me and she will be missed. May memories of Fran help ease your sorrows.
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